Consiglio “Cecil” Santoferraro, a BJ printer for 42 years, passed away Tuesday, December 19.

Cecil’s wife, Josephine “Dolly” Castronovop Santoferraro, passed away in January, 2017.

Dolly was a BJ copy girl when she met printer Cecil. They were married for 68 years.

Cecil labeled an editor’s attempt at a fancy layout “jazz on jazz.” He preferred to let the words be the stars.

He was a fun guy to be around.

Cecil’s obituary:

Consiglio Santoferraro

Consiglio Santoferraro, a perfect gentleman, eternal optimist and dedicated family man has taken his gardening skills to richer soil. He passed away peacefully December 19, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Italian immigrants, Cecil was born on September 1, 1924 in Akron, Ohio. Ever charming and often ornery, Cecil graduated from Hower High School as class president. Better known to some as “Cecil”, “Coonie”, “Dad”, “Grandpa”, “Great Grandpa”, “brother” or “friend”, he was employed as a printer by the Akron Beacon Journal for 42 years. It was there he met his beloved wife of 68 years – Josephine (“Jo”). His first labor of love, they built their one and only family home in Firestone Park, where they welcomed and raised four children. Never one to shy away from hard work, Cecil kept busy after his retirement by remodeling or painting his and his families’ homes and “sidewalk supervising” neighborhood building projects. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling (including a 300 game at 65) and golf (sinking a 40 foot putt at 89), and his love music which included playing the accordion.

Cecil leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his love of life, children: Nancy (Darren) Toomey, Joe (Vicki) and Dean (Paul); grandchildren: Jason Davis, Laura (Philip) Santoferraro-Angelo, Paul (Karlie), Brett, Nerissa and Ian; six great-grandchildren; and many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by beloved wife, Josephine; daughter, Laura; parents, Adeline and Dominic; brother, Jimmy; and sister, Nita Pisanelli.

A life well spent with family and friends, he has forever left his mark in our hearts. His infectious smile and gentle soul will forever be missed!

Friends and family will be received Friday, December 22, 2017 from 5 8 p.m. at Hennessy-Bagnoli-Moore Funeral Home, 936 North Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44310. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 83 Mosser Place, Akron, Ohio 44310. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org

Dolly's obituary:

Josephine “Dolly” Santoferraro

Jo Santoferraro, a woman of steely determination, beautiful blue eyes, and a card player extraordinaire, has taken her game to a higher level. Josephine Castronovop Santoferraro passed away January 16, 2017.

Born in Akron, Ohio on November 13, 1928, Jo graduated from North High School in 1946. Soon after, she began work as a copy girl at the Akron Beacon Journal. It was there she met a dashing printer, Cecil, who became the love of her life for the next 68 years. They put down roots in a home they built in Firestone Park and were blessed with four children.

Jo leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her zest for life, husband, Cecil; children, Nancy (Darren) Toomey, Joe (Vicki), Dean (Paul); grandchildren, Jason, Laura (Philip), Paul (Karlie), Brett, Nerissa, Ian; five great grandchildren; as well as many other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by beloved daughter, Laura; parents, Paul and Nancy (Racina) Castronovo; and brother, Thomas Castronovo.

A perfect day to Jo consisted of a good meal enjoyed with family and friends, and, if they were lucky, her homemade cannolis. The table won’t be the same without her!

Friends and family will be received Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hennessy-Bagnoli-Moore Funeral Home, 936 N. Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44310 (corner of N. Main St. and Mildred Ave.). Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 83 Mosser Place, Akron, Ohio 44310. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, c/o the Santoferraro Family. Please go to www.hbm-fh.com to share memories and condolences.